Mama Ngina Children Home
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About the project
Mama Ngina Children Home
📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
Orientation will be conducted to volunteers to understand the objectives and expectations of the program. Volunteers will be involved in supporting the children, which involve several activities such as teaching English, Math, Social Science, singing, drawing and making craft, helping them with homework, taking care of the babies.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation is at Monicah CV SB, PIVS will guide the volunteers on the local food culture. There will be a prescribed menu. There is no shower and modern toilet. The volunteers will be guided on the customs and conduct and should not strive to portray living standards beyond their means. Please note that where you will be accommodated there will be electricity, outlet 240 volts 3 pin plug.
📍 About the location
Kisumu located in west of Kenya approximately 6 hours’ drive from Nairobi. Transport to the project will be by public means(road is dusty), the closest Hospital and Market is 5 minutes’ walk, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Kisumu 15 kilometers drive from the camp site. Terrain is flat and hot during this time.
🎒 Leisure activities
Lake Victoria, cultural exchange, excursions. The visits are done during the weekends, where volunteers discuss and agree together which place to visit with the help of the camp leader and local volunteers. Play games, learn Kiswahili. (Visits are done and arranged by volunteers PIVS only recommends area of interest) Maasai Mara can be arranged for volunteers interested in Safari 3 days Safari USD 400 details available upon request.
⚠️ Requirements
No particular expertise / qualities desired, positive attitude, to adopt and enjoy simple conditions of living such as food and accommodation, Flexibility, Patience, however, specialized skills/expertise Early child hood education, teaching math, sciences, tutoring will be used accordingly, English is the Camp Language. Love kids, motivated to spend time with kids, sometimes we may not achieve the targeted volunteers please don’t be disappointed, and program type of work or the location may change without notice.
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
PIVS8-18
09/08/2018 → 29/08/2018
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
300.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Kisumu, Kenya
Kenya
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Kenyan Shilling (KES / KSh)
Exchange rate
1 KES = 0.006892 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
East Africa Time
Local time: 22:05 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
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